O&M Technician

Reference

EPR008821

Posting Reference

Location

East Dundee, IL, USA

Type

Full Time

Job Category

Operations

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MRP Rocky Road is a natural gas-fired generating station located in East Dundee, Illinois consisting of three (3) Siemens 501D5As and one (1) GE LM5000. This position involves the operation and maintenance of combustion turbine generators and associated electric generation equipment. This position requires the ability to learn and perform as a multi-craft skilled technician and plant operator. The selected candidate must have the ability to learn basic electrical, instrumentation/control, and mechanical maintenance. Successful candidates must have 2 - years in a Power Plant Environment with a strong preference for 5 - years in a Combustion Turbine Power Plant. Technical competence including a solid understanding of software, hardware and networks is desired.

Approved Annual Salary Range for this position is $80,000 k - $100,000 k based on education and experience.

Job Responsibilities

- Performing various mechanical maintenance duties including predictive maintenance, replacement of filters, gaskets, valve packing, pump alignment, compressors, bearing repacking, and rigging

- Wiring and disconnection of motors, replacement of thermocouples and fuses, pulling wire, and performing electrical checks

- Operating and monitoring combustion turbines, 13.8 kV generators and electric generation balance of plant equipment, including start up and shut down of plant equipment

- Understanding NERC regulations and guidelines when operating combustion turbines

- Reading mechanical flow diagrams, electrical one-line and wiring diagrams

- Ordering parts and assisting with inventory control and maintenance

- Applying safe work practices and participating in the station's safety tagging (LOTO) and maintaining of records

- Remove / install / calibrate / troubleshoot various Transmitters, Transducers, Meters, Relays, Switches, Instruments, Systems, Devices, etc.

- Safe and Proper use of Multi-Meters and Signal Sourcing devices, Deadweight Testers, Oscilloscope, line and Wire Tracers and other calibrators/devices, etc.

- Troubleshooting Electrical Problems - Switch Gear, Control Panels, Transformers, Relays, Motor Starters, Breakers, Control Wiring, etc.

- Troubleshooting UPS Systems - Battery, charger systems, etc.

- Rebuilding / Repairing pneumatic and motor operated valve & actuator testing

Required Skills / Knowledge

- Able to read P&IDs, location drawings, I/O lists, etc.

- Ability to learn and understand Siemens TXP DCS, Turbine Control, PLC, other Control Systems and serial communications systems, including fiber optics

- Knowledge of or previous exposure to electric generating equipment

- Ability to read and interpret mechanical flow diagrams and electrical wiring diagrams

- Ability to function as a member of a self-directed work team

- Ability to work day/evening shifts to accommodate plan operations schedules

- Ability to use a variety of tools to facilitate the repair and maintenance of equipment

- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

- Ability to take general direction from the site Lead O&M Technician

Experience

- Required - 2 years in a Power Plant Environment; preferred - 5 years in a Combustion Turbine Power Plant

- Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc.).

Education Requirements

- Required - high school diploma or equivalent; preferred - an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb steps and ladders, work off scaffolding and in tight places.

- Must be able to work 12+ hours, up to 7 days week when required and respond to call outs.

- Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant areas to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.

- Outdoor conditions may run from very cold to hot and humid.

- Must be able to work in confined spaces, dust, grease & oil and be exposed to loud noise.

- Requires occasional travel and temporary assignment to sister facility in Elgin, IL

- Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)

- Will be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.

What We Offer

- Annual Salary Range for this position is $80,000 k - $100,000 k based on education and experience.

- Supportive company culture that values its employees

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays

- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.